- 39-year-old founder and Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has revealed he has over 100 biological children worldwide.
- Durov, who has never been married, donated sperm 15 years ago to help a friend with fertility issues.
- The clinic encouraged him to donate more, resulting in over 100 children being born across 12 countries.
- He expressed pride in addressing the global shortage of healthy sperm and aiding numerous families.
39-year-old founder and CEO of Telegram Messenger, Pavel Durov has disclosed that he has over 100 biological children scattered across the world.
This surprising revelation came via Pavel Durov’s personal channel, where he shared the unexpected details of his personal life.
Durov, who has never been married, revealed that his journey into fatherhood began 15 years ago when he was persuaded by a friend to donate sperm to help the friend and his wife, who were struggling with fertility issues.
The decision, initially intended to assist one couple, expanded dramatically when the clinic informed Durov that they were in need of additional high-quality sperm donors.
Motivated by the clinic’s request, Durov agreed to donate more sperm anonymously, contributing to the conception of children for numerous other couples facing similar fertility challenges.
As of 2024, Durov’s donations have enabled over 100 families in 12 different countries to have children.
In his announcement, Durov expressed his intention to open-source his DNA, allowing his biological children to connect with one another and learn about their shared heritage.
He conveyed pride in his role in addressing the global shortage of healthy sperm and in the positive impact his donations have had on families around the world.
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